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If you’ve worked in any Windows-based program,  you’re probably familiar with using your mouse to select objects, or using CTRL + A to select every object on a screen.  Adobe Illustrator has some additional selection options is you use the drop-down menu.

If you click on the SELECT menu, you’ll see the usual option of ALL, but if you go down further,  you’ll see SAME.  If you click the arrow next to SAME, you’ll be able to select objects that have the same fill color, or opacity, or stroke color, or more!

This is a great tip as you’re modifying and improving your illustration.  For more great Adobe Illustrator tips, attend one of our classes.  We are saving a seat just for you!

When creating documents with Adobe Illustrator, there will be times when you want to include paragraphs of text. Instead of typing (or re-typing) the text into text boxes within Illustrator, you can easily import text from any plain text or Microsoft Word document.

To import text, follow these steps:

• Choose FILE / PLACE. The PLACE dialog box will open.
• Locate and choose the file you want to import. Click PLACE.
• If the file is a Microsoft Word or .RTF file, the MICROSOFT WORD OPTIONS box will open. For plain text, the TEXT IMPORT OPTIONS box will open.
• Choose the options that apply to your needs. If you want to keep the formatting, un-check REMOVE TEXT FORMATTING.
• Click OK. Your text will appear in a rectangular text box. Format as necessary.

To learn more tips and tricks about using Adobe Illustrator, register for an upcoming class.  We look forward to seeing you soon!